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“Remember – magic is a cheater’s game, and everyone who sees it wants to play.”
― Gita Trelease, Enchantée

“Fitz’s eyes never left Sophie’s as he let Biana lead them for forward, offering one last smile before he left.

It was only a half a smile.

But she knew it was just for her.”
― Shannon Messenger, Flashback

“So,” she mumbled, not sure how to finish that sentence – or what to do with her arms. Or where to stand.

It all felt awkward and weird and wrong-until fits dropped his crutches and gently pulled her into a hug.

“I don’t want to go,” he whispered.

“I don’t want you to either,“ she admitted, hoping her hushed tone hit the thickness of her voice.

She told herself not to pull him tighter so he wouldn’t feel how hard her heart was pounding. But she couldn’t help leaning closer when she realized his pulse felt just as crazy as hers.

She didn’t know what that meant.

But it felt like something.”
― Shannon Messenger, Flashback

“But what if it doesn't work out?"
When I answered her, I could hear the hope in my voice, "But what if it does?”
― Morgan Matson, Since You've Been Gone